The inspiration for this new residence came from our client, a well-traveled woman who was passionate about the Mediterranean architectural tradition. She envisioned a comfortable villa--warm and elegant and suitable for year-round entertaining, with lush gardens, a pool and an interior to showcase her vast, eclectic art collection.
The design we created is based on a Spanish prototype, with a central, landscaped courtyard and living spaces arranged around it in a horseshoe configuration. The prototype was modified for the local climate: sunlight is captured in winter and the courtyard is shaded in summer. The project won an award for contextual sensitivity and was featured in Shelter magazine.
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Melichar Architects | 711 North McKinley Road | Lake Forest, IL 60045 | 847-295-2440